I decided to post this story, as our family contacts sometimes refer to it. It has a special place in our hearts. Last December, Wendy passed out some little starfish ornaments along with this story, which has become a kind of motto for us, "It matters to this one." Donna hung hers on her van mirror and , copy-cat that I am, I decided to put mine in my van as well. Over the summer, though, my starfish has lost a couple of extremities and has started to look a little tacky. Not wanting to be "un-cool" I reached up yesterday to take him down...when it hit me- this little guy was perfect for me! He may have a couple of limbs gone and be pretty beat-up, but it still matters to this one. He might not be pretty but he's MY starfish.
Carol
A vacationing businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy.
Along the shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to die before the tide returned.
The boy walked slowly along the shore and occasionally reached down and tossed the beached starfish back into the ocean.
The businessman, hoping to teach the boy a little lesson in common sense, walked up to the boy and said, "I have been watching what you are doing, son.
You have a good heart, and I know you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Surely such an industrious and kind hearted boy such as yourself could find something better to do with your time.
Do you really think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?"
The boy looked up at the man, and then he looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, "It makes a difference to that one”. -Author Unknown
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